Gain critical insights and practical guidance on navigating the complex legal landscape surrounding the welfare, protection, and care of children within local authority jurisdictions. This resource is designed to equip legal professionals with essential information, updates on legislation, and best practices to effectively advocate for and support children's social care services. Stay informed and prepared to address the unique challenges that arise in this demanding and impactful area of law.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced reforms to Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs) aimed at enabling...
Corporate Crime analysis: Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (T(PP)A 2025) requires responsible persons...
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a plan to help schools in England tackle misogyny and promote healthy relationships. Education...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has confirmed that the Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Matthew Pennycook...
What is the purposive approach to statutory interpretation?Purposive (teleological) constructionThe purposive approach has its roots in legal systems...
Housing disrepair for local authority landlords—a practical guideThis Practice Note discusses disrepair claims in relation to social housing, setting...
What are the grounds for judicial review?We have focused on judicial review in the High Court in England and Wales. Having conducted a comprehensive...
Obstruction of highwaysThe fundamental public right upon a highway is to pass and re-pass, and the obstruction of a highway is usually a criminal...
Designation of local authorities for the purposes of care and supervision ordersThis Practice Note aims to provide guidance on the often controversial issue of local authority designation for the purposes of section 31 of the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989). In particular, it will focus on:•the
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some point
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